Rants, Stupid Shit and Coronavirus in Thailand

[Franciscass]

Tried but couldn't find answers.

How long can one stay using the Thailand pass.

Can the stay be extended once here.

Many thanks.

[HorseTrader]

Why are they making such a radical change so far out? I take it you are flying from a large city and not some dirt strip in Yellow Brick Road State. Have they spelled out where the extra hours / lay over is coming from?

I, say, f you intended to fly LAX-Narita-BKK, then they might choose to cancel one leg nearer the date if the traffic was not there (this has happened to me on multiple occasions recently in Europe with different air lines). But this far in advance indicates your carrier is at sea.

I was only sent a revised itinerary, no explanation. My 2nd of 3 flights was from one huge city to another huge city, long flight. That flight no longer appears on the airline schedule. I don't know why.

I called the airline today and arranged a 100% refund, so that is positive. The agent didn't know why the change was made.

[Mr Scand]

Most of the early problems have been fixed in Thailand Pass, except one: they have a huge backlog, and are not processing apps very quickly.

If you want a QR code fast, just select the Alternative Quarantine option instead of Test and Go, everything is the same, except it works.

I applied today for my Thailand pass. From press the button to receive the QR code in my mail took less than an hour.

The hard part was to collect all doc's and convert to jpeg for upload.

[Explorer8939]

Yeah, I tried when they opened the site (very early morning here in Europe). Site froze several times so I gave up after a few tries.

A few hours later I tried again and got onto site and progressed a bit. Then discovered that they would not accept pdf uploads. WT actual F. JPG or one other only, so I gave up 'til later in the day when I could transfer my pdfs to jpg. A real PITA.

Later Nov 1 I tried again and got the successfully accepted message. Now I await the QR code with email 'within 7 working days'.

Wouldn't want to be a worrier or have high blood pressure if you were travelling soon.

BTW: API error seems to have been fixed now and there was a workaround published elsewhere (Involved using Chrome, I believe).

I used Firefox browser and gmail.

Most of the early problems have been fixed in Thailand Pass, except one: they have a huge backlog, and are not processing apps very quickly.

If you want a QR code fast, just select the Alternative Quarantine option instead of Test and Go, everything is the same, except it works.

[PedroMorales]

Why are they making such a radical change so far out? I take it you are flying from a large city and not some dirt strip in Yellow Brick Road State. Have they spelled out where the extra hours / lay over is coming from?

I, say, f you intended to fly LAX-Narita-BKK, then they might choose to cancel one leg nearer the date if the traffic was not there (this has happened to me on multiple occasions recently in Europe with different air lines). But this far in advance indicates your carrier is at sea.

Just 2 days ago I bought my January airline ticket to BKK, 28 hours gate to gate. Today I received a revised travel schedule and every flight was changed. The trip is now 40 hours gate to gate. A little research shows that my twice weekly long-haul flight no longer exists. I don't think my body can tolerate a 40-hour gate to gate trip, need to reconsider everything. Getting old sucks. Next I deal with the airline and try to get a full refund. Frustration.

End rant.

[HorseTrader]

Just 2 days ago I bought my January airline ticket to BKK, 28 hours gate to gate. Today I received a revised travel schedule and every flight was changed. The trip is now 40 hours gate to gate. A little research shows that my twice weekly long-haul flight no longer exists. I don't think my body can tolerate a 40-hour gate to gate trip, need to reconsider everything. Getting old sucks. Next I deal with the airline and try to get a full refund. Frustration.

End rant.

[SaulGoodman41]

There is no sign of life yet for the big soapies or gogos. I don't see them opening until early 2022.

I think everyone is waiting to see what happens in November as far as how many tourists come in. If there is no big spike in cases they will look to open up bars and entertainment places at a later stage.

You can see a little more activity from normal businesses in the tourist areas in anticipation of arrivals. However most business have been shut for 1 1/2 years and many completely gone. The ones that remain are hanging on by a thread so they are very cautious about spending money until they can see the demand arriving. Every time they open and then shut costs money. They have been buring cash for 18 months. No much cash left. The first priority is to get normal activity going. Enterntainment and bars will be the last to open.

Having said all of this. There are many oilies open, albiet with a skeleton staff and are quite tragic at the moment. If tourist numbers start to increase these places will probably be the first to get going and to start building staff.

There are also a few bars that have called themselves restaurants in order to get going. These places are small and nothing like before, not worth coming for.

Thanks for this info MaxBkk. I hadn't quite realized the extent of how much things have changed and how long it will take for them to recover. I shall take your advice and look to 2022. Regards.

[J Janni]

Yeah, I tried when they opened the site (very early morning here in Europe). Site froze several times so I gave up after a few tries.

A few hours later I tried again and got onto site and progressed a bit. Then discovered that they would not accept pdf uploads. WT actual F. JPG or one other only, so I gave up 'til later in the day when I could transfer my pdfs to jpg. A real PITA.

Later Nov 1 I tried again and got the successfully accepted message. Now I await the QR code with email 'within 7 working days'.

Wouldn't want to be a worrier or have high blood pressure if you were travelling soon.

BTW: API error seems to have been fixed now and there was a workaround published elsewhere (Involved using Chrome, I believe).

I used Firefox browser and gmail.

Watching with interest.

I managed to get my COE for the Phuket Sandbox about 8 hours before my flight departed the UK on the 30th of June.

Looking at coming back on the 19th for a couple of weeks. Glutton for punishment!

[Ed Setra]

You must have horseshoes being able to apply for the Thailand Pass on Day 1. As you likely know there was on API error on Day 1. It's now 2 pm on Nov. 4 and guys still can't get their applications in. I know expats who have been trying to apply since 9 am on Nov 1 and still haven't been able to submit their applications.

Which browser do you use? Gmail, hotmail, etc?

Personally I haven't bothered trying. Knew this would be a clusterfuck so am waiting til things sort out before applying.

Yeah, I tried when they opened the site (very early morning here in Europe). Site froze several times so I gave up after a few tries.

A few hours later I tried again and got onto site and progressed a bit. Then discovered that they would not accept pdf uploads. WT actual F. JPG or one other only, so I gave up 'til later in the day when I could transfer my pdfs to jpg. A real PITA.

Later Nov 1 I tried again and got the successfully accepted message. Now I await the QR code with email 'within 7 working days'.

Wouldn't want to be a worrier or have high blood pressure if you were travelling soon.

BTW: API error seems to have been fixed now and there was a workaround published elsewhere (Involved using Chrome, I believe).

I used Firefox browser and gmail.

[Banana Boi]

Thailand Pass, I successfully completed my application and am waiting for my QR code. If you have problems with your app, let me know, maybe I can help.

You must have horseshoes being able to apply for the Thailand Pass on Day 1. As you likely know there was on API error on Day 1. It's now 2 pm on Nov. 4 and guys still can't get their applications in. I know expats who have been trying to apply since 9 am on Nov 1 and still haven't been able to submit their applications.

Which browser do you use - chrome, firefox, edge, etc? Which email account - Gmail, hotmail, etc?

Personally I haven't bothered trying. Knew this would be a clusterfuck so am waiting til things sort out before applying.

Racshack, please delete some of those Pattaya gogo girl photos in your inbox!

[Member #4753]

Hi,

Thanks to you all for the updates on the Thailand scene. Does anyone know if the larger Bangkok soapies such as Emmannuelle and La Belle are showing any signs of life at present? I'm planning a month in BKK ideally arriving mid-Nov but wondering if it'd be best to wait until after Dec 1st. Thanks.

There is no sign of life yet for the big soapies or gogos. I don't see them opening until early 2022.

I think everyone is waiting to see what happens in November as far as how many tourists come in. If there is no big spike in cases they will look to open up bars and entertainment places at a later stage.

You can see a little more activity from normal businesses in the tourist areas in anticipation of arrivals. However most business have been shut for 1 1/2 years and many completely gone. The ones that remain are hanging on by a thread so they are very cautious about spending money until they can see the demand arriving. Every time they open and then shut costs money. They have been buring cash for 18 months. No much cash left. The first priority is to get normal activity going. Enterntainment and bars will be the last to open.

Having said all of this. There are many oilies open, albiet with a skeleton staff and are quite tragic at the moment. If tourist numbers start to increase these places will probably be the first to get going and to start building staff.

There are also a few bars that have called themselves restaurants in order to get going. These places are small and nothing like before, not worth coming for.

Unless you are here you would not comprehend the devastaion covid has brought to the tourist areas inlcuding all of lower Sukhumwit, Patpong and Khao san. The entertainment streets are completely shut, it is eerie to walk down them at night. Completely black. They have been like this for 6 months.

Even normal things are eerily quiet. You can get a seat on the BTS in rush hour. There is no tourists here at all.

Thailand is in a holding pattern. I would not jump on a plane right now and expect everything to jump back to normal in weeks. It is going to be a slow build and most people are in a wait and see mode. I think you would have to be very optimistic in wishing to see bars / gogos and soapies open in December, I would think this is maybe a 10% chances. Some time early next year would be a more realistic time scale.

[SaulGoodman41]

Hi,

Thanks to you all for the updates on the Thailand scene. Does anyone know if the larger Bangkok soapies such as Emmannuelle and La Belle are showing any signs of life at present? I'm planning a month in BKK ideally arriving mid-Nov but wondering if it'd be best to wait until after Dec 1st. Thanks.

[Explorer8939]

It's my understanding that Thailand Pass is an app. Is that correct? I tried to download it from that App Store, but it wasn't there.

Where did you get your?

https://tp.consular.go.th/

[PedroMorales]

CIMGuy, don't let the losers bother you, go ahead and post.

Thailand Pass, I successfully completed my application and am waiting for my QR code. If you have problems with your app, let me know, maybe I can help.

I have explained myself to CIMGuy in an earlier post. I asked valid questions, even if I have no interest in your attempts at porno.

QR Code: Be sure to follow the plane's guidelines carefully both coming and going. A hooker friend of mine got a 5 page checklist for Singapore. Ensure you also have the necessary forms such as locator forms for return. Some airlines get you to upload it all directly, others use outside apps. You also should have hard copies of all forms and a fully charged phone with all apps on it. I check multiple airlines and ferries to ensure I have all paperwork / apps.

[PedroMorales]

I was not attacking you. Others did and others said to read your posts which I did. I noted the piece about Switzerland and so asked about that as I was intrigued by it. You gave a good answer: not all Swiss are loaded.

As regards limiting yourself to 2-3 hookers per week, that is good too as a lot of guys leave their brains at the airport and their life's savings with one or more hookers.

What people do in privacy with hookers is of no interest to me as it is unlikely I would be with the same hooker and have the same experience with her.

1. I am limiting myself to 2-3 per week because that is all the money I have. I am only working part time this year while I finish my doctorate. As it is, I'll probably run out of money for punting at this rate in March or April. I don't know why a lack of money is confusing to you or why you would attack me for sharing reports. The orgy thing was a joke, that's all. I thought it was clearly a joke.

2. What is this about Zurich? I used to live in Zurich so I didn't need to travel there. Do you think I was taking vacations to Zurich? I was not. I'm a school teacher and I worked there.

You seem to be filling in a lot of info on your own and it's all wrong. Go check my posts about trips to Berlin (cheapest flight from Zurich and cheap girls). I have never had much money. I save and use some of the money for punting. When the money is gone, it's gone. And I don't drink expensive coffee. I drink cheap tea.